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Nitro Plate High Performance Coatings

NitroPlate logoNitro Plate joined Horsepower & Heels in 2015 to deliver high performance coatings for the Pro Mod Mustang project.   In business since 1988, Nitro Plate has combined years of experience in high temperature coatings with their own enthusiasm for sportsman drag racing and hot rods to serve the racing industry.

Company Overview

NitroPlate is a registered trademark of Servitech Industries, Inc.  Founded in 1988, Servitech Industries has grown to become the largest independent applicator of SermaGard Coatings in North America.  They providing coating services to the O.E automotive, Heavy Truck, HVAC, Appliance, Building and various other industries.    In 2005, they recognized an opportunity to bring their knowledge and expertise to the performance and racing industry.  Being hot rodders and sportsman drag racers, it was a natural fit for the company.   They have built a stellar reputation and an extensive list of satisfied customers.

Coating Finishes

  •  Nitroplate Bright: NitroPlate Bright is a highly polished aluminum ceramic coating capable of withstanding 1300 degrees. It has excellent thermal properties. This cuts down on under hood heat, increases horsepower and helps in scavenging of the exhaust. Nitroplate Bright can also be used in areas such as intakes, rear end housings, control arms, and wheelie bars and steel wheels

  • Nitroplate Satin    :  NitroPlate Satin has dull appearance that is ideal for intake manifolds to keep the original look. Nitroplate Satin is good to 1300 degrees also. It is resistant to staining from fuels, etc.
  • Nitroplate Cast Iron Gray:  Tired of your cast iron exhaust manifolds rusting? Check out Nitroplate Cast Iron. Perfect for exhaust manifolds. It has a temperature rating of 1800 degrees.
  • Nitroplate Satin Black
    :     NitroPlate’s Satin Black finish is a high temperature ceramic material that is designed for customers who prefer a more stealth look.

  • Nitroplate Matte Black    :     NitroPlate’s Matte Black finish is a high temperature ceramic material used on stainless steel applications that is designed for customers who prefer a more stealth look. Perfect for headers and motorcycle exhaust pipes and heat shields.
  • Nitroplate Midnight Blue:  NitroPlate’s Midnight Blue finish is a low temperature ceramic material that is designed for customers who want a stealth look with a unique finish. Perfect for valve covers, intake manifolds and other aesthetic components

In Action

All of the exhaust components on the new Horsepower & Heels Twin Turbo Pro Mod Mustang will feature Nitroplate coating for a corrosion resistant finish, designed to meet thermal barrier protection needs.     Nitroplate reps can often be found at the racetrack, allowing you to drop off your parts for convenience.

Contact Information

Nitroplate
550 Brick Church Park Dr.
Nashville, TN 37207

Phone: 615-826-4914
Fax: 615-228-3846

http://www.nitroplate.com
8:00 AM till 5:00 PM CST Monday – Friday

RJS Racing > Sponsor Spotlight

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RJS Racing LogoRJS Racing

RJS Racing joined the Horsepower & Heels team in 2015 to ensure Erica is safe and secure in the Horsepower & Heels Pro Mod Mustang.   RJS Racing manufactures safety equipment, restraints and accessories that meet stringent SFI Certification requirements to keep you safe on the racing surface.

Company Overview

RJS Racing Equipment is a family-owned manufacturer of safety equipment for all types of racing, such as: Stock Car Racing, Indy Racing, Drag Racing, Off-Road, and more. RJS also manufactures safety equipment, restraints and accessories for the stunt industry, movie production studios, law enforcement, emergency responders, the military and aerospace industries. Established in 1959, RJS Racing Equipment has become an industry leader, with over 50 years of industry experience and the knowledge to innovate products to meet the needs of all types racing today.

 RJS Racing ShoesProducts

  • RJS FLAME RETARDANT DRIVING SUITS & APPAREL
  • JUNIOR DRAGSTERS & QUARTER MIDGETS SUITS & ACCESSORIES
  • RACING GLOVES
  • RACING SHOES
  • GO-KARTERS NYLON SUITS & JACKETS
  • RJS Racing GlovesACCESSORIES/ HARDWARE
  • NOMEX UNDERWEAR, HOODS & SOCKS
  • RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
  • RACING HARNESSES
  • OFF-ROAD & BUGGY BELTS
  • LAP BELTS
  • FUEL CELLS/ECONOMY CELLS
  • JUGS AND QUICKFILL
  • FUEL CELL ACCESSORIES
  • WINDOW NETS AND INSTALLATION KITS
  • HELMETS/ ACCESSORIES

RJS Racing HarnessesIn Action

Horsepower & Heels Driver, Erica Ortiz will be outfitted in RJS Racing firesuit and safety apparel.   The Horsepower & Heels Mustang will feature all belts, nets and other safety equipment by RJS Racing, in signature Horsepower & Heels colors.     For information about how RJS Racing can ensure your safety on the race course, email [email protected].

Contact Information

RJS Racing Equipment, LLC
15819 Guild Ct – Unit B,
Jupiter, FL 33478

Phone: 844-904-RACE (7223)
Fax: 561-626-6783

http://www.rjsracing.com/

Excessive Motorsports > Sponsor Spotlight

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Excessive MotorsportsExcessive Motorsports

Excessive Motorsports joined the Horsepower & Heels team in 2015, teaming to provide support on the rotating assembly of Erica’s new Twin Turbocharged Big Block Ford powerplant.

Company Overview

Excessive Motorsports, LLC is an online retailer specializing in high quality racing parts at great prices.   They provide excellent customer support and expertise in racing engines and forced induction applications, and ship worldwide for fast delivery when you need them.

Products

Excessive Motorsports ShirtsExcessive Motorsports carries all the leading brands, at affordable prices.

Product categories include:

In Action

The Horsepower & Heels Mustang will be using Wiseco pistons specified by the Excessive Motorsports team.   For information about how Excessive Motorsports can improve your application, email [email protected].

Contact Information

Excessive Motorsports LLC
1255 Belle Avenue Suites 105/106
Winter Springs, FL 32708
407-758-1304
[email protected]

http://www.excesssiveracing.com

Harland Sharp > Sponsor Spotlight

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 Harland Sharp LogoHarland Sharp Roller Rockers

Harland Sharp has been involved with Horsepower & Heels Racing since 2004, providing top-knotched engine performance for Erica’s 331CID drag radial coupe as well as a complete set of rockers for her BBF application.

Company Overview

Harland Sharp has been in the business of high performance roller rockers for over 50 years.   As the world of racing has continued to change
throughout the decades, Harland Sharp has yet to lose focus; the highest quality Made in USA performance parts.   With great pride in knowing that your aftermarket valvetrain parts are coming right from the USA and NOT overseas, Harland Sharp is a small family owned & operated business.   They hand inspect and pack each rocker arm before it leaves.  With a lifetime guarantee against manufacturing defects, it is no wonder that more racers choose Harland Sharp than any other brand.

Products

Harland Sharp Rockers

Harland Sharp manufactures 3 different style rocker arms and accessories for a wide array of engine combinations.    Their Original Series was first developed and created
over 50 years ago, now providing increased power and performance to your valve train with improved strength, weighing in lighter than most other conventional rocker arm designs.

The Diamond Series is the most recent addition to the Harland Sharp family of roller rocker arms.  By literally “cutting off” the corners in structural design, they eliminated over 100 grams of weight.   The Diamond Series is the perfect solution for any engine builder or racer looking to build a truly lightweight, yet dependable high performance valve train, a surefire way to increase net horsepower.

The HD Series is designed for high spring pressure and high lift geometry.  , Harland Sharp’s Heavy Duty Series can withstand over 1,000 lbs of spring pressure.  The wider body design is engineered to provide increased strength & longevity to your engines valve train. Independent tests have shown the Heavy Duty Series body can withstand over 10 tons of pressure before showing signs of stress.   These rockers are for use in hardcore racing applications and highly modified performance engines.

In Action

The Horsepower & Heels Big Block Ford combination features Harland Sharp’s Big Block Ford Shaft Mount 7/16″ Roller Rockers with their stud girdle.    In the past, Erica’s small block 331CID engine program also featured the small block version original series rocker arms.    Looking for your application?   Find yours in their online product guide or request a free catalog.  They can be purchased at these fine distributors near you.

Contact Information

19769 Progress Dr.
Strongsville, OH 44149

Ph: 1-440-238-3260
Fax: 1-440-238-2204

www.harlandsharp.com 

Hours:
Mon-Thurs: 7am-4:30pm EST
Friday: 7am – 11am EST

 

Warranty/ReturnsAccounts Receivable – [email protected]

Advertising/Marketing – [email protected]

Custom/Diesel Rockers – [email protected]

Tech – [email protected]

 

Exile Turbo Systems > Sponsor Spotlight

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Exile Turbo Systems

A longtime friend and supporter of Horsepower & Heels, Rick Head of Exile Turbo Systems has been on-board as a sponsor since Erica’s true street and drag radial racing days in  2002.     The Horsepower & Heels team trusts  Exile for all its turbocharged needs.

Company Overview

Exile Turbo Systems was founded by industry veteran Rick Head in 2006.  Building on over 20 years in the turbocharger business, Head’s goal was to create a “one stop shop” where racers and performance enthusiasts could get expert advice about turbochargers, systems and components, and purchase the best products the industry has to offer.    Head prides himself providing his customers with “real world” expertise gleaned from years of competition in all forms of motorsport. From Hot Rod magazine’s “Drag Radial King” and 2004 World Street Nationals “Outlaw Drag Radial Champion” to life memberships in the Bonneville and El Mirage 200 mph clubs, Head’s lifelong commitment to performance extends well beyond the bounds of his business.

Products

Exile Turbo Systems is retail distributor of Garrett turbochargers and turbo kits, but also offers wastegates, intercoolers (air-to-air and liquid-to-air), boost controllers, throttle bodies, water/oil pumps, fuel system components and more. In addition to Garrett turbochargers, Exile’s product line includes SPA Turbo Racing, Tial Products, TurboSmart, Wilson Manifolds and Zukinut Enterprises.

Exile Turbos

In Action

From her wild single-turbo drag radial coupe, to the twin set up on the Horsepower & Heels Mustang, Erica Ortiz has always depended on the cutting-edge turbo technology and expertise of Head’s Exile Turbo Systems.

Contact Information

Exile Turbo Systems
1578 Venice ST
Simi Valley, CA 93065
Phone: (805) 432-5582

Email: [email protected]

Trick Flow Specialties > Sponsor Spotlight

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Trick FlowTrick Flow Specialties

Trick Flow Specialties joined Horsepower & Heels in 2007. providing Erica a competitive edge with their A460 Cylinder Head and Intake package.   The Horsepower & Heels team has relied on Trick Flow technology for their engine program since 2000.

Company Overview

To satisfy the air and fuel demands of any high performance machine, the serious airflow expertise of Trick Flow Specialties have developed some of the most advanced cylinder heads and intake manifolds in the industry, all thoroughly dyno-tested in-house to make sure they’re the ultimate in bolt-on performance.  Trick Flow manufactures performance camshafts, rocker arms, and other valvetrain components, plus fuel pumps, filters, and injectors.   Trick Flow also teams up with other top performance manufacturers to produce supercharger kits, cold air intake kits, gasket sets, and more.

Products

Trick Flow manufactures a wide array of bolt-on performance components for all makes and models, both classic and late model.   Their experienced engineering team is known for leading design technology in cylinder head development and other engine modifications.   To view their extensive product line:  Trick Flow Products

In Action

The Horsepower & Heels Mustang racecar features Trick Flow’s A460 cylinder head and intake manifold package in the twin turbo engine program.  Stay tuned for preliminary testing numbers and performances, coming soon!

To find a Trick Flow distributor near you, please search their Authorized Distributors.

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Contact Information

Trick Flow Specialties
285 West Avenue
Tallmadge, OH 44278
Phone: 330-630-1555  |  Fax 330-633-2504

http://www.trickflow.com/

For questions about products, call technical staff Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm EST.

Technical Information: E-mail to contact our technical staff. You’ll get a personal response within two business days from the people who design and craft Trick Flow products.   [email protected]

Brisk USA Racing Spark Plugs > Sponsor Spotlight

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Brisk USABRISK USA

Brisk USA joined the Horsepower & Heels team in 2005, providing the best in spark plugs for Erica’s record setting performances in Pro 5.0 and Pro Mod.

Company Overview

Better efficiency, more power, torque, and faster acceleration is achieved through unparalleled unique and proprietary designs from Brisk.

Brisk is one of World’s 10 largest spark plug producers with 70-year tradition of spark plug production.  Brisk is a leader in spark plug technology and design, capable of custom production and turnkey projects. Brisk manufacturers a vide variety of spark plugs, some with unique and superior characteristics. While the key requirement of O.E.M spark plugs is long life and low price, Brisk instead focuses on maximum efficiency and durability for a specific application.   Brisk annual production of more than 50 million spark plugs among others include: Brisk Super spark plugs, Brisk Extra spark plugs, Brisk Forte spark plugs, Brisk Platinum spark plugs, Brisk Double Platinum spark plugs, Brisk Racing Iridium spark plugs, Brisk Silver Racing spark plugs, Brisk LGS Lamborghini spark plugs, Brisk Extra Turbo Evolution spark plugs, Brisk ZS/ZC spark plugs, Brisk TXS spark plugs, and many others.

Products

Brisk manufactures a full line of spark plugs, glow plugs, ignition electrodes, techincal ceramics and other important sensors.   See the full product details at  Brisk Products

Brisk Spark PlugsIn Action

The Horsepower & Heels Mustang trusts only Brisk USA’s Silver Racing Spark Plugs for dependable competition

For information about how Brisk can improve your application, email [email protected]    To purchase Brisk products, locate a dealer near you.

Contact Information

6942 FM 1960 Road East Ste#158
Humble, TX 77346
Tel: (713) 459-6977
Fax: (866) 583-6239

http://www.briskusa.com/

Distributor Inquires:  [email protected]
General Information:  [email protected]